What did Jesus approve in 1919 ? (page 2)

AlphaOmega

My great-grandfather's credit application?

Atlantis

(Credit goes to MacHislopp) http://www.jehovahs-witness.com/10/55255/1.ashx *** w504/15p.119ServantsFeedtheFlock***

REGATHERING SCATTEREDFLOCK

21 The facts that have come to pass in “the cloudy and dark day” of this twentieth century show beyond all doubt that the complete fulfillment of Ezekiel’s prophecy has taken place in our day. Jehovah has gathered the “remnant” of his people out of the far countries of Christendom where they were scattered. Over them God has set up “my servant” Christ Jesus the Greater David, and this “one shepherd”, the Chief Shepherd, is feeding them . For some time prior to A.D. 1918 the preparing of the Lord’s way was going on and then suddenly the Lord came to his temple, there to take account with his servants rewarding those that had been faithful and punishing the unfaithful. This is described for us by Jesus in his great prophecy on “the end of the world” in Matthew 24:42-51. As Malachi foretold, it would be a time of fiery judgment and one that would last for some time, until all the evil servants were purged and cleaned out from among the Lord’s remnant.—Mal. 3:1-3.

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This glory the Son shows forth when Jehovah sends him as His “messenger of the covenant” to the temple for judgment work. As it is written: “The Lord, whom ye seek, will suddenly come to his temple; and the messenger of the covenant, whom ye desire, behold, he cometh, saith Jehovah of hosts. And he will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver, and he will purify the sons of Levi, and refine them as gold and silver; and they shall offer unto Jehovah offerings in righteousness.” (Mal. 3:1, 3, AS) At his glorious coming to the temple in 1918 he took up the work of judging and cleansing his devoted remnant upon the earth, that these might go for him and for Jehovah with the “pure language”. Scan: http://m1.freeshare.us/view/?151fs825679.jpg

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20 As we now know, this watchman class of the “faithful and discreet slave” was being cleansed for still greater watchman service in the turbulent years to follow their restoration in 1919. Previously , in the spring of 1918, Jehovah came to his temple of earthly Christian servants for inspection and cleansing. (Mal. 3:1-3) The many bad ones were disfellowshiped by Him and sent away. A loyal remnant were permitted to go through the fiery test where Jehovah and his Messenger, Christ Jesus, (1) tested them by organization arrangements on their loyalty to Jehovah’s organization rather than to human leaders, (2) tested them by service instructions and provisions as to their zeal and devotion to Jehovah’s worship and witness work, and (3) tested them by revealed truth as to their love of it. What a fiery time it was!—See YouMaySurviveArmageddonintoGod’sNewWorld, pp. 303 to 305. Scan: http://m1.freeshare.us/view/?151fs828591.jpg

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The Naomi remnant came into a condition like that, particularly in the year 1918, when they were, in a sense, exiled from Jehovah God’s favor. In that year Jehovah God came to his temple suddenly, accompanied by the messenger of the covenant, the Lord Jesus Christ.

He examined the remnant here upon earth ; he was displeased with them. (Mal. 3:1, 2)

For a time they were not fully accepting the challenge of Jehovah’s Kingdom service that had opened up to them.

They were holding back, through fear of man and were not properly keeping themselves “unspotted from the world.” (Jas. 1:27, AuthorizedVersion)

Therefore Jehovah let them go into bondage to Babylon the Great and her political associates.”

Scan: http://m1.freeshare.us/view/?151fs831611.jpg °°°°(ka “God’s Kingdom of a Thousand Years Has Approached “ )

published by the WTBS Inc. New York in 1973

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45 The parable of the “talents” pictured that when the traveler returned from abroad he would settle accounts with them. This meant an inspection of them . Quite logically, with that turn of events in the spring of 1919, it would be the due time for the heavenly “master of those slaves” to inspect them. But what account could they render with respect to his “talents” that had been committed to the slave class? Any increase that they may have gained prior to the climax of wartime persecution in 1918 seemed to have been wiped out. They were as if they had no figurative “talents” in their possession at all. If, now, they were to show any increase in their Master’s “talents,” they must produce this increase in the postwar period and render such increase of his belongings to him in the future. They must be given a new and further opportunity to ‘do business’ with his precious “talents.” This is just how it worked out historically, due to the merciful considerateness of their heavenly Master. Scans: http://m1.freeshare.us/view/?151fs840692.jpg http://m1.freeshare.us/view/?151fs835176.jpg

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TIME OFINSPECTIONBYTHESLAVE’SMASTER

38 Without a question of doubt, it was a real time for inspection of the Master’s “slave” class. All the facts of the case argue that the Master came for the work of inspection at the time. Such a thing was to be expected according to the prophecy of Malachi 3:1-5. Of course, the sectarian churches of Christendom had made a wartime record for themselves, an open record that had a heavy bearing on their claim to be disciples and slaves of Jesus Christ. Could they, by even their latest record down till 1919, prove that they themselves were the composite “faithful and discreet slave” class of the heavenly Lord and Master, Jesus Christ? He as Judge would indicate what his findings were by the way he thereafter dealt with the hundreds of religious sects of Christendom. Appropriately, now, our attention focuses upon those sincere, Bible-studying Christians who, during World War I, were persecuted for their obedience to Christ and who became “objects of hatred by all the nations” on account of Christ’s name. Since they also came under divine inspection, what did the Master show to be his decision on them?

39 According to Jesus’ illustration, how did the master who appointed the slave return to his house? Was it in great rage in order to destroy the house? Or was it to enjoy his homecoming and to see how things had been going on during his absence? His return to his house was a peaceful one. He did not come to engage in the “war of the great day of God the Almighty” at Har–Magedon. (Revelation 16:13-16) Rather, he wanted to make sure that his domestic affairs were in the right condition. Had his appointed slave done as he was assigned to do, namely, give to the “domestics” their “food at the proper time”? The master needed to make an inspection.

40 The serving of food, the right sort of food, at the proper time was the issue. It had to be according to this that a decision must be rendered by the returned master. Well, then, what about that body of Christians internationally hated and persecuted? (Matthew 24:9) Down to 1919 C.E. they had endeavored to give “food at the proper time” to the “household of faith” or the “domestics” of the heavenly Master. They did this despite interference by persecutors and the warring nations. Not only was the regularity in serving the spiritual food a problem, but the quality of the food itself was to be considered. In this respect the body of hated, persecuted Christians, who always sought to be faithful slaves of Jesus Christ, met the test. During the years of the world conflict they had not joined Christendom or pagandom in preaching the war propaganda submitted by the political governments. They persisted in preaching the Bible message for the time and in advocating a Christian adherence to Bible principles for everybody.

41 What, then, did the heavenly Master decide regarding these obedient slaves of his? He was not influenced by their unpopular, persecuted position in the war-mad world, for he had foretold such a hard experience for them during his invisible parousia or “ presence.” Did he find that body of Christian slaves disregarding the unpopularity of the world and seeking to be pleasing to their Master by doing what he had appointed to be done during his absence? He must have found them so, according to the way the inspection, begun in 1919, has affected his decision since. His actions, his dealings with his Christian slaves, speak louder than words. Scans: http://m1.freeshare.us/view/?151fs837634.jpg http://m1.freeshare.us/view/?151fs838325.jpg http://m1.freeshare.us/view/?151fs83918.jpg

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Nevertheless, after the war, by 1919, there was still a faithful group that saw the need to proclaim the presence of the Lord Jesus Christ for the purpose of inspection and judgment. These the Lord raised up and infused with zeal and energy never to be stifled again by their enemies! By 1922 they had made preparations to announce that the King Jesus Christ had taken his power in the heavens and would soon free mankind of all oppressors. It was to be a worldwide work! Scans: http://m1.freeshare.us/view/?151fs843122.jpg http://m1.freeshare.us/view/?151fs845013.jpg

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Well, shortly after his resurrection, Jesus had gone to a “distant country,” into heaven itself and into the presence of his Father, Jehovah God. After a time of sitting at His right hand awaiting God’s appointed time, Jesus received kingly power over the world in 1914. (Heb. 10:12, 13) Then, in 1919, after a period of inspection, came the time for the Master to reward his faithful “slave.” Finding this servant class indeed thoroughly faithful in feeding the household of faith, Jesus gave the “slave” a new status. The “slave” had been feeding the “domestics,” but now had a greatly enlarged position over “all [Christ’s] belongings.” This included much more than previously. Scans: http://m1.freeshare.us/view/?151fs847194.jpg http://m1.freeshare.us/view/?151fs849546.jpg

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19 “One body” is the Christian congregation, of which Jesus is the “head.” (Ephesians 1:22, 23) The individual anointed members of this united congregation would all receive the same spiritual food. To that end, their “master” appointed a collective “faithful steward” class, the body of anointed Christians on the earth since Pentecost 33 C.E. Since the “master” found the remaining ones of this body faithfully and discreetly giving out “food supplies ” when he arrived for inspection in 1919, he appointed them “over all his belongings. ” (Luke 12:42-44) The facts show that since 1919 this “steward” has faithfully cared for these “belongings.” Scans: http://m1.freeshare.us/view/?151fs851562.jpg http://m1.freeshare.us/view/?151fs852555.jpg

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16 The prophecy of Malachi shows that anointed Christians on earth in the time of the end would be refined, or purified, for temple service. History shows that this refining began in 1918. Since 1919 the anointed remnant have “certainly become to Jehovah people presenting a gift offering in righteousness,” and their gift offering is “gratifying to Jehovah.” (Malachi 3:3, 4 Scan: http://m1.freeshare.us/view/?151fs854580.jpg

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In 1918, when Jesus Christ inspected those claiming to be his slaves, he found an international group of Christians publishing Bible truths for use both inside the congregation and outside in the preaching work.

In 1919 it truly turned out to be as Christ had foretold: “Happy is that slave if his master on arriving finds him doing so. Truly I say to you, He will appoint him over all his belongings.” (Matthew 24:46, 47)

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6 From the time Christ’s presence began and down to 1918, the slave class, despite unpopularity, persecution, and even some confusion, had been seeking to give timely food to the domestics.

This is what the Master found when his inspection began.

The Lord Jesus was pleased, and in 1919 he pronounced that faithful approved slave class happy.

What was the slave’s delightful reward for doing what his Master had appointed him to do? A promotion! “

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21 As World War I drew to a close, some of the Bible Students faced another test of faith—whether they would maintain strict neutrality as to worldly military affairs. (John 17:16; 18:36) Some did not. So in 1918, Jehovah sent “the messenger of the covenant,” Christ Jesus, to His spiritual temple arrangement to cleanse the small group of His worshipers from worldly blemishes. Those who were committed to displaying true faith learned from the experience and moved forward, zealously continuing to preach.” Scan: http://m1.freeshare.us/view/?151fs863185.jpg

(°) Isaiah’s Prophecy –Light for all Mankind Vol.II (pub. 2001)

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Ezekiel’s vision depicts Jehovah as entering the temple and demanding that all traces of immorality and idolatry be removed. In the modern-day fulfillment of these prophecies, there was an important spiritual development in 1918 in connection with Jehovah’s worship. Jehovah and Jesus evidently made an inspection of all of those claiming to represent pure worship. That inspection led to the final casting off of corrupt Christendom. For Christ’s anointed followers, the inspection meant a brief period of refinement followed by a swift spiritual restoration in 1919.—1 Peter 4:17. Watchtower-2004-March-1-p.14 8 Then in 1919 something unexpected happened. We read: “Right in the middle of the night there arose a cry, ‘Here is the bridegroom! Be on your way out to meet him.’ Then all those virgins rose and put their lamps in order.” (Matthew 25:6, 7) Just when things seemed darkest, there was a call to get active! In 1918, Jesus, “the messenger of the covenant,” had come to Jehovah’s spiritual temple to inspect and cleanse God’s congregation. (Malachi 3:1) Now, anointed Christians needed to go out and meet him in the earthly courtyards of that temple. It was time for them to “shed forth light.”—Isaiah 60:1; Philippians 2:14, 15. Nevada-

B_Deserter

Lately the teaching has been that Jesus approved the Society based on, and only on the worldwide preaching effort.

Doug Mason

Atlantis, these are quite stunning as resource material. Thanks.

As a corollary, is it not possible that Jehovah God could remove their status in subsequent years, as he is supposed to have done with the Jews and the Christian Church?

Doug

Blueblades

Alpha, check out Don Cameron's Captives of a Concept. You will find all the info on what you are asking for in his book. Go to options members directory at the top of this forum.

Blueblades

garybuss

More important to me than the original claim of appointment, is the current claim of right of succession. The current governors are not the same governors that were supposedly appointed in 1919. The legal corporation is different, the name of the religion trademark is different, the teachings are different, and the practices and policies are different.

The board of governors are not associated with the legal corporation that was appointed and the legal corporation that supposedly was appointed has diffused into over 100 sub corporations.

So, by admission, the Witness group has abandoned virtually all their beliefs and practices that were approved when they were appointed and they have abandoned all the literature that they claim was judged and approved personally by Jesus. They have different governors, different teachings, a different name, and different books. What has survived other than the claim?

By what authority are the current board of governors claiming to have qualified for the process of succeeding to the rights an agents for the channel designation and what was the process?

In order for there to have been a succession of governors who are not subject to the same investigations and testings of the original governors who were approved, there had to have been a system and sequence that established the right of a person or line of persons to succeed.

This begs the question: What role are the corporation directors and officers in the 100+ corporations playing and by what authority to succession did they receive their approval? Do they even have approval or authority?

The Society says that Jehovah's Witnesses have never believed the Kingdom of God would be on earth. If the Society and all it's directors and governors are not a part of the Kingdom of God (on earth), who are they? What are they?

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"Jehovah's Witnesses have never believed that the Kingdom of God will be on earth."

AlphaOmega

ABSOLUTELY ASTOUNDING !!!

Thank you all !

Who was it that said "Ask and you shall recieve" ? I'm sure it was someone famous...

That has saved me hours of trawling through books, CDs ! Thanks again.

AO

What did Jesus approve in 1919 ?

AlphaOmega

Atlantis

B_Deserter

Doug Mason

Blueblades

garybuss

AlphaOmega

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